2012 honda civic Model Overview

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The Honda Civic has become a household name and an extremely popular car, known for its reliability and versatility. In 2010 alone, Honda sold more Civics than all of the combined units sold by BMW. The 2006 Honda Civic won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award, and successive generations of Civics did well to continually improve upon past features. Faced the with enormous pressure of retaining the popularity of sales that Honda saw from the Civic in 2009 and 2010, they kept changes rather conservative to assure that the buyer base could expand based on the Civic’s stellar reputation. The 2012 Honda Civic (the Generation 9 iteration) is distinctive and clean and very similar to the 2011 Civic, so it can be recognizable to current owners, other drivers, and potential buyers. It comes in several submodels, including a hybrid. All of them offer reliability, functionality, and great gas mileage. It’s no wonder the Civic has grown to be one of the best-selling cars in the world.

New For 2012

The styling, although it’s hard to tell. The Hybrid gets a 1.5L engine, a lithium-ion battery pack, and 44 mpg combined. The Civic nets a torquier 2.4L engine. The gas coupe and sedan boast roomier interiors and better mpg. The new HF achieves up to 41 mpg highway, and the Natural Gas variant is the only car of its kind in the segment.

Exterior

The ninth generation, 2012 Honda Civic is much like its generation eight predecessors (model years 2006 until 2010) in appearance and exterior features. The 2012 Civic retains the same mono-form body for which the Civic is so well known. Not flashy, but clean and sharp, the Civic’s overall body is gently and subtly sloping. The similarities are also apparent in the dimensions of the car, not deviating (in the sedan’s case) by more than a tenth of an inch from the previous model year. The length (177.3 inches), width (69.0), and height (56.5) of the sedan are identical, although the wheelbase has shrunk to 105.1 inches. The 2012 Honda Civic coupe’s dimensions are almost identical to the 2011 model with the exception of the loss of 1.1 inches on the wheelbase and a loss of one tenth of an inch in width. The body of the 2012 Civic uses an additional five percent more high-grade steel, which lightens the body approximately seven percent overall, when compared with the 2011 Civic. Like the 2011 Civic, the 2012 model has a front/rear multilink strut system, which increases suspension stroke and decreases damper friction. Finally, a newly redesigned electronic power steering system and thinly walled fuel tank also reduce the overall weight of the Civic.

Interior & Cargo

Interior size on the 2012 Honda Civic sedan has increased from the 2011 model. Passenger volume has increased to 94.6 cubic feet, up 3.7 cubic feet on the 2011 Civic. Rear legroom has increased an additional 1.6 inches as well. Cargo volume in the sedan has increased by half of a cubic foot to 12.5 cubic feet. The coupe shrunk in passenger volume, now down to 83.2 cubic feet, but cargo volume has increased to 11.7 cubic feet. Stylistically, much of the interior remains the same as the 2011 Civic. The popular two-tier dashboard has been carried over. An analog tachometer is the center of the lower section of the dash, and digital speedometer, fuel, and temperature gauges rest in the top section. Brand new for the 2012 Civic is an intelligent media info display (i-MID) that is situated in the right corner of the upper section. The controls for the i-Mid are located on the steering wheel in the form of a keypad. The display itself shows information for audio files, Bluetooth devices, current fuel economy, clock, and upcoming turn-by-turn navigation.

Safety

Anti-lock brakes come standard on all trims of the 2012 Honda Civic. Also standard are the six airbags, Honda’s ACE body structure, stability control, and adaptive electronic power steering. The 2012 Honda Civic is regarded as the safest Civic ever.

Driving Experience

The 2012 Civic’s variety of models offers a wide range of driving experiences. First, the choice between coupe and sedan offer the driver a choice of look and versatility, especially in terms of passenger and cargo space, with the four-door Civic sedan offering more space on all fronts. In DX, LX, EX, and HF models, one available engine is a 1.8-liter, 140 horsepower, SOHC, 16-valve four-cylinder mated with a five-speed, automatic transmission. The NG model Civic offers a 1.8-liter, 110 horsepower, SOHC, 16-valve four-cylinder, which shows a significant drop in horsepower. The hybrid engine available on the Civic is a 1.5-liter, 90 horsepower, SOHC, eight-valve four-cylinder, as well as the 23 horsepower electric motor. Finally, the DX, LX, and EX coupe have the option of a five-speed manual transmission and a 2.4-liter, 201 horsepower, DOHC, 16-valve four-cylinder engine. The sportiest of the Civic models, the SI, offers the same five-speed manual as the DX, LX, and EX coupe, as well as metal pedals, a metal and leather shift knob, 17-inch alloy wheels, and the onboard i-MID gets an exclusive engine power monitor feature. With most Civic models serving as more of a utility car, the majority of Civic models can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just over ten seconds. However, its suspension and power steering have received tweaks from previous years, making the 2012 Civic an excellent driving experience. The degree of customization between models and its drivability help the Civic appeal across a variety of driver-needs demographics, and speak volumes about the reason for its widespread appeal.

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2012 Honda Civic Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$16,555

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$9,075

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

Recall ID#12V256000 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.

Recall Date

2012-06-04

Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Units Affected

50190

Recall ID#12V548000 - STEERING:COLUMN

Consequence

The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Recall Date

2012-11-21

Description

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Recall Date

2011-05-18

Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Units Affected

1156

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Safety Ratings

NHTSA Rating Front Driver

★★★★★

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

N/R

NHTSA Rating Front Passenger

★★★★

IIHS Overall Side Crash

N/R

NHTSA Rating Front Side

★★★

IIHS Best Pick

No

NHTSA Rating Rear Side

★★★★

IIHS Rear Crash

N/R

NHTSA Rating Overall

★★★★

IIHS Roof Strength

N/R

NHTSA Rating Rollover

★★★★

IIHS Front Small Overlap

N/R

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